Just got back from all-state chorus about an hour ago from Erie. Saw the Flames debacle in a Buffalo Wild Wings where the waitress was very glad to have a non-pens fan to wait on. Got a free sympathy draft after the loss. Better to get that out of their system and buckle down for the last few.

If the Wings pull this out, they're tied for 8th and still have a game in hand. They still control their own destiny. Let's Go Wings! I think Howard is going to have a bit of a mad-on and stand on his head. 5-2 Wings. Goals from Datsyuk, Franzen, Kronwall, DeKeyser, and Filppula. 3 assists for Z, and 2 for Kindl and Pavs.